Microsoft wins expansion of Navy support work

Microsoft has won a $9.1 million expansion of a services contract to keep some of its older software suites up and running.

STG gets acquired and goes public

STG Inc. is the first deal by Global Defense & National Security Systems Inc., a publicly traded company formed just to make acquisitions.

Top 100: GD embraces changing landscape

Whether reorganizing, making acquisitions or divestitures, General Dynamics is embracing change as it prepares for a market rebound.

Integrity Consulting tapped for $25M force protection contract

Integrity Consulting, Engineering and Security Solutions has won a $25 million Navy contract to provide program management support to the Naval Facilities Engineering Command.

STG fights for lost $17.8M HUD contract

STG joins the ranks of many incumbents who have lost contracts and then had to turn to a bid protest to try to hang onto it.

Top 100: Lockheed prepares for a return to growth

The federal market is still tight, and overall growth is hard to come by, but that doesn't mean the No. 1 company on the Top 100 isn't preparing for future growth opportunities.

PAE's A-T deal continues its evolution

PAE has completed its acquisition of A-T Solutions and company executives see it as a continuation of a strategy to add capabilities and broaden its global reach.

Introducing the 2015 Top 100

Washington Technology has published its annual Top 100 rankings, one of the leading indicators measuring the performance of the largest contractors in the government market.

How the biggest contractors are preparing for growth

Companies up and down the Top 100 are busy repositioning themselves for expected growth, but they still have to contend with a tight budget environment and customers focused on cost, efficiency and effectiveness.

Where best-value meets low price

A recent GAO bid protest decision illustrates the risk companies face when their proposals are technically superior but come with a higher price tag.

Former Exelis CEO named to AIA post

David Melcher has been named president and CEO of AIA less than a week after selling Exelis to Harris Corp.

Protests still dogging NetCents 2

The Air Force has again been hit with a bid protest involving the NetCents 2 contract. This time, it's an objection filed by the one contractor to not win a spot on the $7.9 billion Network Operations and Infrastructure contract.

Dovel hires VP for grants management program

Dovel Technologies has hired Mike Atassi as a new vice president and as the products and services director of the team supporting the GrantSolutions.gov

PAE closes A-T Solutions acquisition

PAE has closed its acquisition of A-T Solutions in a move that increases its national security solutions offerings.

American Systems taps new CFO

Peter Whitfield has been named the new CFO of American Systems, replacing Mark Danisewicz, who is retiring.

September release planned for $50B Networx replacement

GSA has pushed to September the release of the solicitation for the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract, and the agency has cancelled three interim regional contracts.

Fast 50 deadline fast approaching

The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2015 Washington Technology Fast 50 is June 15, so don't miss your chance to be recognized as one of fastest-growing small businesses in the government market.

Fair pay proposed rule draws industry's ire

Weighing in at 131 pages, the proposed Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces rule has government contractors crying foul. And the only way to stop it might be litigation.

Demand a debrief; it's your right

Commerce Department procurement professionals were clear in their advice to losing bidders: Demand a debrief; it'll help all of us.

Boeing creates data analytics group

Boeing Defense, Space & Security has created a data analytics group to help customers leverage IT across their organizations.